Sandefjord vs Brann preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Komplett Arena
Eliteserien
SandefjordSandefjord
BrannSKB
KICKOFF :
Round 19 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Sandefjord welcomes Brann to Komplett Arena for an Eliteserien regular season fixture in 2026. The home side currently occupies 13th position in the domestic table while the visitors sit sixth. Power ratings place Sandefjord at 62.19 and Brann at 71.89, confirming the latter as the stronger unit by 9.7 points. Form scores further highlight the disparity, with Sandefjord registering 9.56 against Brann's 27.11. Both clubs enter without recent outing details or recorded form streaks. Set piece metrics carry low confidence because expected goal information is absent. Efficiency and transition indicators likewise remain unavailable ahead of kickoff. The matchup therefore hinges on current league standing and overall team strength rather than granular performance data.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sandefjord occupies 13th place domestically while Brann sits sixth.
  • Form: Brann posts a form score of 27.11 against Sandefjord's 9.56.
  • Squad: Detailed squad composition data is unavailable for either side.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not supplied in the preview materials.
  • Transition: Transition statistics remain absent from available information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence due to missing xG figures.
  • xVariable: Brann holds a 9.7 point power advantage over Sandefjord.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sandefjord A. Tegström
A. Tegström
VS
Brann E. Horneland
E. Horneland
1.06
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.47
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 64 W
KFUM Rank: 61 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 63 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 85 L
Viking Rank: 81 L
HamKam Rank: 61 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
HamKam Rank: 62 W
Rosenborg Rank: 66 W
Vålerenga Rank: 61 L
Molde Rank: 68 W
Start Rank: 52 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 64 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.19
71.89
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sandefjord
Brann
Power Score
62.19
71.89
League Position
13
6
Global Rank
478
200

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Sandefjord — Opponent-weighted form score
Brann — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sandefjord Brann

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sandefjord Sandefjord Home
5 matches
Brann SKB Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
4
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T00:48:27+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 19 · Regular Season
Stadium
Komplett Arena
Capacity
6582
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marius Hansen Grøtta

Lineup

Referee : Marius Hansen Grøtta

Starting XI ▼

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
7.02
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Defender
6.79
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender
6.67
16
Håkon Krogelien
Håkon Krogelien Defender
6.64
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Defender
6.82
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk Midfielder
6.96
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Midfielder
7.12
8
Tobias Børkeeiet
Tobias Børkeeiet Midfielder
7.18
14
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen Midfielder
6.75
27
Jakob Dunsby
Jakob Dunsby Midfielder
6.77
9
Oscar Kapskarmo
Oscar Kapskarmo Attacker
8.32
Referee : Marius Hansen Grøtta

Starting XI ▼

1
Mathias Dyngeland
Mathias Dyngeland Goalkeeper
6.77
17
Joachim Soltvedt
Joachim Soltvedt Defender
7.15
20
Vetle Dragsnes
Vetle Dragsnes Defender
6.74
21
Denzel De Roeve
Denzel De Roeve Defender
7.04
23
Thore Pedersen
Thore Pedersen Defender
6.73
10
Kristall Máni Ingason
Kristall Máni Ingason Midfielder
7.09
16
Kristian Eriksen
Kristian Eriksen Midfielder
6.66
18
Jacob Lungi Sørensen
Jacob Lungi Sørensen Midfielder
7.12
19
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson Midfielder
6.69
9
Niklas Castro
Niklas Castro Attacker
7.66
29
Noah Holm
Noah Holm Attacker
7.14

CONCLUSION

Brann arrives as the clearer favorite given superior league position and markedly higher form and power indicators. Sandefjord must rely on home support at Komplett Arena to offset these deficits and disrupt the visitors' rhythm. Without detailed efficiency or transition numbers the contest may unfold around basic territorial control and individual quality. Brann's stronger overall profile suggests they will seek to dictate tempo from the outset. Sandefjord will likely prioritize defensive organization while looking for counter opportunities. The absence of set piece insights leaves open questions about dead ball situations. Ultimately the match offers a test of whether current standings accurately reflect on field capability in this Eliteserien encounter.